Christiana Shao, M.S., M.A., LGPC, NCC

Resident in Counseling

My approach to family therapy is to help each family member identify and address their contribution to the family dynamic. We will also work to restructure the family system to acheive unity and wholeness. Through the use of genograms and other techniques, we will resolve familg of origin issues that may be contributing to family' s concerns. Identifying the family's strength and each family member's contribution to the strengthening of the family will be a major focus so as to help family rebuild.

Christina Schultz, MA

Resident in Counseling, Supervised by Thomas Lamp, LPC

I approach families from a Family Systems and Structural Family perspectives, in that I view differentiation and adaptable yet present boundaries among family members and extended family members as a healthy family approach. I collaborate with the client family, including all members, to identify goals and process strengths and observed issues. I view the couple subsystem as the priority on the family hierarchy, the parent and/or caregiving subsystem as second, and child or sibling subsystem as third. I assess and evaluate internal, external, and multi-generational triangle, patterns, alignments, and rules which impact the client family.

Mary L Lyon, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

In family therapy I meet with any number of family members together as a way to build understanding between family members and resolve conflicts that may exist. This tends to be a very active and dynamic interaction where each member is given the opportunity to express their views and concerns in a neutral environment. I, in turn provide feedback and help to clarify the issues.

Well Marriage Center, Ph.D, Psy.D., LMFT, LPC, LCSW

Marriage Counseling Specialists

Family therapy is at the heart of Well Marriage Center. We specialize in helping family's understand their histories and how each of them have been shaped and formed. We empower families to open communication, build trust, regain a sense of friendship and fun, and support each other in our own hopes and aspirations. Healthy families provide an important foundation for healthy living.

Mary Lou Lyon, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

If your family is experiencing conflict and misunderstanding, I can help. By sitting down together, learning to listen to one another and allowing me to help you sort out your differences, you can begin to relate to one another in a new way. My goal is to provide a calm and safe environment where each family member expresses his or her point of view and conflicts are resolved through understanding and consensus.

Linda Ritchie, Ph.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage & Family Therapist

Typically, family therapy will bring the entire family together in therapy sessions. However, it may be that individuals in the family also see the therapist alone. There may also be times when individuals who are not a member of the family (such as a teacher or school counselor) participate in a therapy session with the family if their participation would be of benefit to the family.
We can help your family learn how to better solve problems and how to better express thoughts and feelings. In family therapy, family members will learn about family roles and rules. Family members will examine behavior patterns and learn to identify issues that cause conflict.

John Raymond, MA, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Families have as many dynamics as there are members. Each family has its own system to handle life's challenges. Sometimes, some of these systems do not operate effectively. The goal of family therapy is to help families understand the systems used, how they are not helping, and learn new skills to better equip the family to provide a safe and secure home for all to thrive

Anita Gadhia-Smith, PsyD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Psychotherapist

Through family counseling, you can understand family dynamics that have impacted all of your relationships. Our families-of-origin are the training ground for our life skills. Communication skills are one example and are learned in our families; they can be relearned in therapy. Through various therapeutic approaches and techniques, I will assist you in creating a more loving and harmonious family system.

Kevin Fleming Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

Most family therapists inadvertently create more chaos through their well-intentioned efforts to assist a family move through a change process. Why? Brains are inherently deregulated (all of us, may I add) and most talking and dialoguing misses brain-centric problems that need more intensive help. Many times the emotional trauma created by years of solving problems ineffectively can wreak havoc on the brain's parasympathetic nervous system, not ever giving the family a break from flight or fight thinking. Contact us for an innovative neuroscience solution to family dysfunction. Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Christine Marr, MA, LMFT

As families we each have our own individual culture. To be invited into that fold & trusted with those special relationships, no matter how prickly they may be at the time, is an honor. As a licensed marriage & family therapist with over 20 years experience, I balance individual & family perspectives to facilitate families in adapting, functioning smoothly & successfully through life's growing pains, I use family systems, narrative & play therapy in a developmental context.
Parent-child conflict, co-parenting, addictions, transitions, grief, trauma, eating/ body issues, etc. Call for a free consultation 202-248-3818, 917-547-4173 Learn more at www.dcholisticpsychotherapy.com

Dr. Beverly Wright, (M.Div., M.Th.)

Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor

Are you and your spouse at odds as to how raise children? Are there power struggles in the home; Children vs. Parents?
Families are more than groups of people who share the same address and genes. Although conflicts occasionally arise, a family should be a source of Christian love and support. My objective is to counsel family members on how to strengthen the family with characteristics of a Christian home; love, joy, peace, patience...fruits of the Spirit. Counseling may include all family members, or just those able or willing to participate. Single parents are encouraged.
I look forward to working with you, and applaud you for taking the first step towards a peaceful coexistence!

Jade Wood, MA, LMFT, MHSA

Psychotherapist

Life can present you with difficult situations which are hard to process and move past. These challenges are not on your timeline and affect everything. Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief. I understand the territory of encountering loss, coping with trauma, the complexity of the medical system and living with illness. These issues can have ripple effects on your relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world. I know how complex things can get, and I will support you during this process.

Philip Kolba, MA

Psychotherapist

Family therapy looks at the entire family system—parents, children, extended family members—to identify strengths and problematic behaviours. I collaborate with families on strategies for utilizing their own capabilities for resolving problems, and on developing effective communication and problem-solving skills for preventing conflicts. I specialize in working with families of teenagers, which is an age that can be challenging for both the teenagers and their parents.

Keith Miller & Associates Counseling

Psychotherapists and Couples Counseling

Family therapy can bring momentous relief to the daily battles that leave parents and children worn down and over-reactive. Finding the right family therapist makes all the difference and it is important to find someone with experience. Our family therapists are glad to offer a free consultation to you to speak about your concerns. Your experience with a family counselor will be a tremendous benefit.

Rob Williams, LICSW, CGP, MBA

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Relationships are precious and can be, like many other precious things, delicate. The very love that is at the heart of relationship can lead to jealousy, disappointment, or feelings of betrayal. Family therapy is a powerful tool that can be used to put things back on track. I work as a consultant to the family. I look for ways to strengthen communication and mutual trust. I also find it very helpful to teach famlies specific techniques that can be substituted for destructive behaviors and habits that may be present.

Carlos Durana, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor

The focus of my family therapy work is the family as a whole. Working on the relationship between family members is more effective than just treating the person that is supposed to be in need of treatment. From my perspective, family therapy work sees individuals in relationships to others. As a result, the attention shifts from the symptomatic individual and problem is seen as the family as a whole. The goal of my family therapy work is to help establish a “functional family” – one in which needs and the desired goals of closeness, identity, self-expression, and meaning are met.

Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Robyn began her career working with at-risk youth. She has worked extensively with older children and adolescents. Her approach goes beyond behavioral interventions and resolving negative school performance. Robyn believes the key to successful adolescent therapy is tapping into the strengths of the family system and helping the youth and each family member to grow and thrive as individuals and as a cohesive unit. Robyn's approach to adolescent therapy unites and coheres the family.

Colleen Neumann, PsyD, MSW

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Colleen practices Family Therapy with members of families using in person, telephone, and internet tools. She works to identify goals of each member of the family and strives to unite members of the family over their common goals. Colleen practices a strengths-based and family systems-oriented practice to help promote communication, trust, and enjoyment of the family members.